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Abu Dhabi Hotels

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What's On?                     Overview                     Prepare                     Highlights 

Overview

Overview

In the shimmering Arabian air, mirrored skyscrapers flicker like mirages as oil-rich Abu Dhabi pushes ever outwards along a ribbon of coastline. Lush gardens and public parks, a criss-cross of palm-lined boulevards, and the languid waters of the Persian Gulf balance the frenzy of a thoroughly modern city.

See

Step into the cool, vast interior of the lavish Emirates Palace Hotel, an opulent structure of cavernous proportions adorned with gilt and gold. Lose yourself in the hushed corridors of the Cultural Foundation galleries and see Frank Gehry's US$400 million Guggenheim Museum taking shape on Saadiyat Island (expected completion date 2013). Step back in maritime history at the ancient Dhow Harbour, or enjoy a lazy day on the soft sands of Al Raha Beach.
Spend

Fancy fashions and eclectic electronics fill the shops of Marina Mall and Abu Dhabi Mall. Or pick up a traditional coffee pot or Bedouin jewellery at the souks (markets) in Hamdan Street, Port Zayed and Khalifa.
Get Out

Catch a boat to one of Abu Dhabi's 200 pinprick islands, lying just offshore in shallow waters. Enjoy castaway seclusion and cool sea breezes on Bahraini, Cut and Horseshoe. Larger outcrops, Sir Bani Yas Island, Saadiyat and Lulu Island, offer first-class watersports, horse-riding and bird-watching, with amenities that include moorings, showers and alfresco dining.
Culture

Moonlight sparks up the jazz and piano bars along the city's handsome Corniche, where plush candlelit lounges promise a mellow mood. Take in an exhibition or cultural show in one of the many museums along Airport Road. The Al Raha Theatre is one of the most sophisticated auditoriums in the Middle East, while a vast multi-screen cinema attracts a full house year-round at the Abu Dhabi Mall.

Eat & Drink

Discover a world of international cuisine from European-inspired top-table dining at The Fishmarket in Bainunah Street and the extravagant Sayad on the Corniche to Lebanese finger food on Khalifa Street and cheap Indian eats by Port Zayed.
New Perspective

For exceptional views of the city, the sea and the desert, take a white-knuckle ride in the elevator of Le Royal Meridien hotel to the rooftop revolving restaurant on the 26th floor.

Prepare

Prepare

Pack a credit card for this spend-spend-spend city where the focus is on revelling in the finer things in life, from decadent spas and shopping to luxury yachts and freshly caught lobster.

Abu Dhabi Year

Follow top golfers around the greens for the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship (Jan) or star-spot on the red carpet at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (Oct). Shop till you drop during the annual Spring Abu Dhabi Festival (Mar) or ponder your next move at August's Abu Dhabi Open Chess Tournament.
Public Holidays

Eid al-Adha – Feast of Sacrifice (Nov/Dec), New Year's Day (1 Jan), Al Hijrah – The Prophet's Birthday (Feb/Mar), Leilat al-Meiraj, The Prophet’s Ascension (Jun), Eid al-Fitr – End of Ramadan (Sep/Oct), Islamic New Year (Nov), National Day (2-3 Dec).

Weather

Temperatures hover around a comfortable 24°C between October and April when nights are cool and prone to light showers. High temperatures hit in May as hot and humid days melt into sweaty nights with temperatures soaring to well over 40°C.
Electricity

220/240V AC, 50Hz, three-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code

+971 (national), (0) 2 (Abu Dhabi).
Money

Dirham (Dh) is the currency.
GMT

GMT +4.
Abu Dhabi Tourist Info

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority website

Fit In

Dress conservatively in public in this Muslim nation to avoid causing offence, covering upper arms and legs. Save swimwear and shorts for the beach.

Get Around

Get Around

A bridge to the mainland links this sprawling island metropolis, where the Airport Road freeway divides a checkerboard of residential and business districts, looped by the snaking waters of the Gulf.

Most attractions centre on the five-block area of the city from the Corniche. Abu Dhabi's seemingly inexhaustible supply of super-cheap taxis make getting from A to B easy.
Taxi

There is no easier way to navigate the city than by Abu Dhabi's vast fleet of cheap green-and-white taxis. Vehicles often boast quirky personalised décor, not to mention F1-style drivers. Hail one on the street and prepare to be transported at speed through Abu Dhabi's gridlocked traffic.
Bus

Although modern, Abu Dhabi's bus system is slow and adheres to no strict schedule. It runs almost 24 hours a day and is the favoured mode of transport with local workers. Fares are cheap.
Car

More than 100 car-hire offices crowd into Abu Dhabi, offering every conceivable size and make, with or without a driver. Self-drivers must produce a valid international driving licence and leave their credit card or passport as a deposit.
Boat

Charter an island-hopping yacht, jump aboard a wooden dhow, catch an abra (water taxi) or sail into the sunset on a champagne cruise, from Port Mina Zayed and the Yacht Club.
Train

A Metro system linked with the Dubai Metro is being planned.
Transport Tips

Many of Abu Dhabi's hotels offer free airport transfers, from minibus to limousine. Inexpensive airport buses run frequently from the airport to the bus station on East Road.
Time Travel

Explore the city's oldest building, the Al Husn Palace, embedded in the metropolis' high-rise urban landscape and built 200 years ago by the ruling Al Nahayan family. Witness local craftsmen building wooden dhows, and explore the beautifully recreated Bedouin camps at Abu Dhabi's celebrated Heritage Village.

Highlights

Highlights

The city's urban sprawl can be daunting for visitors, yet most of Abu Dhabi's key attractions are easily accessible from the so-called hotel zone.

Amble along the manicured paths and gardens of the magnificent Corniche, home to elegant pagodas, leafy picnic spots and views across the Gulf. Swan about in the luxurious confines of the lavish landmark hotel, the Emirates Palace Hotel, or enjoy world-class snorkelling and powdery sand on the city's outlying islands.

Stroll along Al Raha Beach, dodge fountain spray and admire the kaleidoscopic colours of the shrubbery at the Capital Gardens. Take in music and dance at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, or hire a boat to fish off the fertile shores of the islet dubbed Horseshoe by the locals.
Sightseeing Tips

Reasonably-priced tours of the Emirates Palace Hotel run throughout the day.

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